Three night itinerary
Situated among Tropical North Queensland’s world-renowned natural attractions including the Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef and Cape Tribulation, Silky Oaks is a luxurious base from which guests can plan their adventures. A range of experiences with premium local operators is on offer for exploring the natural playground on the doorstep. Of course, the riverside setting invites leisurely pursuits on-site allowing guests to relax and discover Silky Oaks Lodge, the surrounding rainforest and Mossman River at their own pace.
Three Night Classic Silky
The following represents an indicative experience over three nights. Many factors influence the delivered itinerary, including length of stay, flight arrival and departure times, pre-booked activities, availability of external tour operators, weather conditions and seasonality.
Day 1 Welcome
Embrace the spectacular setting on the winding coastal journey from Cairns along the Great Barrier Reef Drive. Self-drive or opt for a private transfer service, knowing that a signature welcome drink is waiting upon arrival at Silky Oaks Lodge.
Day 1 Afternoon
Immerse in the sights and sounds of the rainforest with a hike along the Fig Tree Rapids trail. Plunge into the freshwater billabong for a feeling of refreshment only Mother Nature can offer.
Generous inclusions
A stay at the lodge includes tropical breakfast, dinner with inspired daily menu matched with selected premium wines, signature evening drinks hour including snacks, selected in-suite bar, morning yoga class, exclusive access to the Fig Tree Rapids walking trails and one return scheduled shuttle to Port Douglas per day. Find out more »
Classic Silky Package
The Classic Silky package combines generous savings on the nightly rate with bonus credits offering the chance to plan a long lunch in the Treehouse Restaurant and refresh in the Healing Waters Spa. Find out more »
Check in / Airport transfers
Check-in time is 2pm and check-out time is 10.30am. Where possible, flexibility with early check-in and late check-out will be provided, however, these are unable to be guaranteed.
Day 1 Night
Dine among the natural theatre of the rainforest in the Treehouse Restaurant. Local produce and exotic flavours combine to create inspired dishes, kept light and refreshing to compliment the climate.
Day 2 Morning
Awaken to the heady chorus of the rainforest. Enjoy breakfast in the open-air restaurant overlooking the Mossman River and plan the day's pursuits, fresh juice or coffee in-hand.
Day 2 Afternoon
Explore Far North Queensland like a local on a full-day guided tour. Visit the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, before a cruise on the Daintree River. Not to worry, morning tea and lunch is served along the way.
Day 2 Night
Unwind to the restorative rhythm of the tropics with evening drinks and snacks served in the Treehouse Bar. Dine at leisure in the Treehouse Restaurant and enjoy a shared 'family-style' selection of dishes, celebrating the bounty of local seasonal produce.
Day 3 Morning
Join a Great Barrier Reef cruise and visit the outer reef in style onboard a high-speed catamaran. Refuel with lunch on the open water before donning snorkel and fins for a guided snorkeling exploration at sites chosen for their visual and ecological diversity.
Dining
Evening drinks and snacks are served from 6-7pm. Dinner is served from 6–9pm in the Treehouse Restaurant.
Dining
Breakfast is served daily from 6.30-9.30am in the Treehouse Restaurant.
Experience duration
Full day, additional charges apply.
Experience duration
Full day, additional charges apply.
Day 3 Night
As the sun slips down, enjoy evening drinks and snacks on the Jungle Perch before dining in the relaxed ambience of the Treehouse Restaurant and savour a four-course table d’hôte menu, matched with premium wines.
Day 4 Morning
Join an early morning yoga class, take a rainforest walk, or plunge into the invigorating Mossman River. Breathe deep the clean, green oxygen and marvel at the oldest living rainforest on the planet.
Day 4 Farewell
Time for a final breakfast and to take last pictures before returning along the coastal bends to Cairns. For a final rush, depart in style with a helicopter transfer from the Silky Oaks Lodge helipad back to reality (additional charges apply).
Other recommendations
Check out
Check-out time is 10.30am. Where possible, flexibility with late check-out will be provided.
We highly recommend making time for the following experiences in your itinerary. Additional charges apply View more details on our website
Ngadiku Dreamtime Walk
Delve into the Indigenous culture of the region with a guided tour at Mossman Gorge. Walk with a local guide through Kuku Yalanji Country and connect with the stories that date back around 50,000 years.
Scenic Helicopter Flight
Soar over the vast wilderness of the Daintree National Park with its jungle-cloaked peaks and ancient flowing rivers, fly out to hover above the stunning blue and green hues of the outer reaches of the Great Barrier Reef, or combine both World Heritage-listed wonders in an unforgettable round-trip.
Broaden your horizons
In addition to the lodge-based leisure activities, a range of experiences with premium local operators invite further exploration. These optional excursions may be requested at time of reservation or once at the lodge subject to availability (additional charges apply). A stay of three nights or more is recommended to enable plenty of time to explore the wonders of the tropical Far North.
How to book
The team at Silky Oaks Lodge can help with recommendations and bookings to tailor an ideal stay, whether around special interests, adventure or simply relaxing.
Additional charges apply
The Daintree offers a raft of options for guests looking to explore more or perhaps pursue a special interest. View more details on our website